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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — According to the National Weather Service, light snow is expected to last across central Indiana through around dusk. Snow and slick roads are causing numerous crashes around central Indiana.
6:41 p.m.
Boone County Traffic Alert: Roads are icy and snow covered in areas. Multiple slide offs and accidents. Please slow and use caution on your commute. Plows notified.
5:58 p.m.
Snow to steadily wind down over the next couple of hours.
Remain cautious while traveling in relation to untreated slick surfaces.
Brief warmup expected into WED with wintry mix chance/breezy winds (30+ MPH gusts)
Temps tank back into the 20s THU. pic.twitter.com/ICikzVJ9lH
— WISH-TV StormTrack8 (@StormTrack8) December 2, 2024
5:30 p.m.
5:29 p.m.
Indy DPW crews will be out treating the roads with special emphasis on bridges and overpasses. Please be sure to exercise caution on the roads. Drive slow, keep your distance between vehicles, and make sure your vehicle is packed with resources (i.e. water, blankets). #IndyDPW pic.twitter.com/ONj6ahePHg
— Indy Department of Public Works (@IndyDPW) December 2, 2024
5:06 p.m.
❄️🚒SAFETY ALERT🚒❄️
GFD has responded to4️⃣crashes in the last hour alone!!
Driving in snow and slick conditions requires extra caution to keep you and others safe. When roads are slippery, stopping distances are longer, and visibility may be reduced. Here are a few key tips: pic.twitter.com/hYcC5LP8ac
— Greenwood Fire Department (@GreenwoodINFD) December 2, 2024
5:04 p.m.
Well that escalated quickly! #inwx pic.twitter.com/kKH9ixqjut
— Michael Pruitt (@Michael_Pruitt1) December 2, 2024
4:44 p.m.
Roads are starting to get a bit slippery this afternoon.
Don’t be fooled! Slow down and leave plenty of room to stop. If the road looks wet, there’s a good bet it’s slippery!#slippery #slowdown
— Greenfield Police Department (@GreenfieldIN_PD) December 2, 2024
4:39 p.m.
I 69 northbound crash at the 212.7 mile marker has been cleared. All lanes are open. Continue to expect delays as the traffic backup clears out.
— Indiana State Police (@IndStatePolice) December 2, 2024
4:38 p.m.
@ISPPutnamville troopers are responding to several accidents on Interstate 70 due to the snowfall.
Please reduce your speed, increase your following distance and buckle up!! pic.twitter.com/AjdEK4HO1f
— Sgt. Matt Ames (@ISPPutnamville) December 2, 2024
4:34 p.m.
Boone County Traffic Alert: Whitestown parkway is now open from SR 267 to S 425 E
4:31 p.m.
Roadways in Johnson County are extremely slick and hazardous! ⚠️ Please use caution! emergency crews are responding to multiple vehicle accidents.#inwx pic.twitter.com/1dS3ELvHT2
— Bargersville Fire Department 🇺🇸 (@BCFD20) December 2, 2024
4:23 p.m.
Number of accidents and slide-offs are climbing in the last 30-45 minutes across the metro and outlying areas.
Please be careful out there and take it slower than usual. pic.twitter.com/pFvdScwf2f
— WISH-TV StormTrack8 (@StormTrack8) December 2, 2024
4:16 p.m.
⚠️ Don't be fooled by the light snow! Due to cold roads, untreated pavement is quickly becoming slick. Numerous accidents have already occurred across the area. ⚠️ https://t.co/YgMcf3HAGo
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) December 2, 2024
4:13 p.m.
Boone County Traffic Alert: Whitestown Parkway is closed from SR 267 to S 425 E due to hazardous condition until further notice.
3:50 p.m.
3:31 p.m.
Snow has filled in across much of central Indiana as of 3:30 PM. Some slick spots are emerging due to the cold temps. Use caution while traveling the next several hours.
Snow tapers off later tonight.
Lake effect snow will occur in far northern IN through tonight. pic.twitter.com/8OJlZjPOJS
— WISH-TV StormTrack8 (@StormTrack8) December 2, 2024